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Gabriela M. Barake worked in employment law for several years, initially gaining experience as a legal analyst. Ms. Barake has represented clients with consulting and litigation matters covering various employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA); and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). Ms. Barake’s experience includes the representation of individuals and companies before administrative agencies, state and federal courts. She has both prosecuted and defended claims across various areas of law.
Today, Ms. Barake assists clients in the areas of fiduciary litigation, probate, trust, and guardianship litigation, and commercial and business litigation. Her clients are trustees, administrators, guardians, and executors. Ms. Barake's practice includes working on matters which relate to probate and trust administration, accounting and administration issues, as well as prosecution and defense of fiduciary claims. She is committed to ensuring that individuals suffering from dementia, mental illness, physical and mental limitations, and other disabilities have guardians who protect them physically, financially and emotionally
Ms. Barake is fluent in Spanish and can assist clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2016
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1401 McKinney Street, Suite 1700, Houston, TX, 77010
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Posted by Lisa | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing Negotiator
Gabriela is an amazing negotiator and was skillful at being aggressive when needed. I am an attorney as well and felt completely comfortable letting Gabriela be the expert and handling negotiations. In addition to being incredibly skilled, Gabriela was extremely responsive to my calls and emails. ...
Posted by Kimberley | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Employment Attorney
Gabriela Barake you are awesome. She was there for me when I needed her most and always offering words of encouragement. She is very knowledgeable in her field. She was very honest and diligent, through the entire process. Excellent service.
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A good one :)
I had no experience with the legal system/lawyers prior to my case. You hear about horror stories with lawyers, but she was exceptional. She was professional and very thorough. She responded promptly to my emails and went above and beyond to answer my urgent calls during after hours. She would explai...
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Employment Attorney!
Being in a situation where you need an excellent attorney on your side is extremely nerve-racking but Gabriela was one of the attorneys who represented me. She was very proactive in protecting my rights and was always there to answer all of my questions and concerns. Additionally, Gabriela displayed ...
Posted by Lisa | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Gabriela Barake of Minces PLLC
Gabriela Barake has my highest recommendation for all employment-related matters and other legal issues. She is smart, understanding, and passionate about helping others. Needing a lawyer can be scary and burdensome, but she quickly breaks those barriers down into trust and confidence. Because of her...
"Gabriela is a great communicator. She has the ability to make you feel at ease and explain legal jargon in a simple and concise way which is invaluable to a client. The ability to communicate well and with passion is the essence of a great lawyer. I refer her any cases involving employment/labor law because she does excellent work and truly cares about her clients. If you have an employment issue I wouldn't hesitate to give her a call."
"Gabriela Barake is a creative, aggressive, and fearless attorney. Her ability to tailor a strategy specifically to each client and case without defaulting to a cookie-cutter approach routinely results in a favorable outcome for her clients. Gabriela is wise beyond her years and continues to impress her peers as her skills seemingly never stop sharpening. Gabriela cares deeply about her clients and ensures that they know how much she values them by holding herself to the highest standards of responsiveness and ethics. Gabriela is absolutely the kind of advocate you want in your corner if you are in need of an employment lawyer."
Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2019
Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2019 - Present
Attorney, Crain, Caton & James
2016 - 2019
Attorney, Minces PLLC
2014 - 2016
Legal Analyst, Minces PLLC
2011 - 2014
Legal Analyst, Mize Minces PC
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
Obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Galveston County, Texas. Judgment rendered that Plaintiff take nothing and pay court costs.
2015
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2010
Bachelor of Arts Honors (B.A.H.)
English
Spanish